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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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So ... I have a shipment about to be sent from Europe by DHL, who did a very efficient job charging me a tariff last time I bought (and tacking on a $17 fee for the pleasure of collecting Uncle Sam's illegal tax).
What do I do if they try to charge me a tariff again?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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SCOTUS ruling earlier than expected. But does it mean that the tariffs are gone effective immediately?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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More important ... DOES IT MEAN WE GET OUR MONEY BACK?
(since it was taken from us illegally i.e., stealing, it seems a no-brainer that we should all be reimbursed since we know exactly where the money is to compensate us).
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I've had several items in my cart at the Canadian Mint. I'm still holding off because of the tariffs.
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Bedrock of the Community
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But does it mean that the tariffs are gone effective immediately? I imagine that it will take a little while for that to happen. ebay still has an import fee warning on international purchases. Quote:
DOES IT MEAN WE GET OUR MONEY BACK? It should mean that we are refunded tariff payments. Hopefully there will soon be a mechanism to do this, but it will probably be a real headache. I also wonder about how we could be reimbursed for the higher prices paid for other imports where the seller passed the costs along to the purchaser. I'm not holding my breath on any of this. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Update: Trump just enacted 10% tariffs on goods imported from any country. 
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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@ RPT .
There are no TARIFFS ON CANADA OR MEXICO
coins . They are covered under the CUSMA
free trade agreement . Tariff code 7118.10.00.00 .
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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ebay is dead wrong . We use a third party shipper with zero problems . Have been doing so since mid September. We do this for a living , so I know what I stated is true . THERE ARE NO TARIFFS ON CANADA OR MEXICO coins under the free trade agreement.
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Pillar of the Community
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Hopefully there will soon be a mechanism to do this, but it will probably be a real headache.
I also wonder about how we could be reimbursed for the higher prices paid for other imports where the seller passed the costs along to the purchaser. I'm not holding my breath on any of this. I doubt the administration will take any action to reimburse anyone until there is a follow up lawsuit compelling them to do so. I expect that one will also take time to make it up the chain in the court system. Yes, it will be messy but messy should never be an excuse for not remedying a wrong. The perpetrators should have considered the consequences of their actions beign declared illegal. I don't see anything happening to compensate us for the increased prices on everything. The importer of the goods is the one who paid the tariff. When the mechanism for re-payment is worked out (probably after 2028), they can expect a one time bump in profits. if they are still in business. |
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@Pacificoin This is the message in my cart. Quote:
Please note, starting August 29, 2025, new U.S. customs requirements may cause delays in shipments from the Mint to U.S. addresses.
In accordance with the Terms of Sale, the purchaser or, as applicable, the importer (the person receiving the goods in the
destination country if not the purchaser) is responsible for the payment of any applicable tariffs. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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POTUS raised the tariff % to 15 today. . .
" Even a clock that's stopped is right twice a day. "
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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For a period of 150 days max.
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United States
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I doubt the administration will take any action to reimburse anyone until there is a follow up lawsuit compelling them to do so. I expect that one will also take time to make it up the chain in the court system. Yes, it will be messy but messy should never be an excuse for not remedying a wrong. The perpetrators should have considered the consequences of their actions beign declared illegal.
I don't see anything happening to compensate us for the increased prices on everything. The importer of the goods is the one who paid the tariff. When the mechanism for re-payment is worked out (probably after 2028), they can expect a one time bump in profits. if they are still in business. That will be incredibly difficult. Hypo: As CEO of GenCorp, I adapted to the new regulatory environment with a combination of passing on increased costs to customers, gaining concessions from my suppliers, and efficiency/cost savings measures in-house, including a 5% reduction in staff. If I file suit for recompense, how would my company's recovery be calculated? Applying this to thousands of companies and even more individuals would require immense resources (which, like any class action, would probably consume well over half of any potential recovery anyway). |
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United States
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Large corporations such as COSTCO, ALCOA and many others large and small were planning for this day for months and have legal teams already prepared to go. Nonetheless, as long as the Executive (Mr. Trump) or Congress don't do anything proactively, the process through the Court of International Trade will have to play out.
The state of Illinois has already sent a claim to the Commerce Department and Treasury for a refund given directly to their families (estimating that the tariffs cost the "average' Illinois family $1,700).
However this plays out, the importers, the businesses will be first in line and will then in turn, may rebate customers and / or lower prices on impacted goods. Good luck.
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